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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.84, 3,456.64 and 918.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.84, 3,456.64 and 918.84 is: 1,377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.84 : 3,456.64 = 918.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.84/3,456.64 = 918.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.84x = 3,456.64 × 918.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.84x = 3,176,109.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,109.33/2,305.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.42

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